Bishop’s Cup Unites Altar Servers
Megiar, Madang Province: Bishop’s Cup a fun packed event of soccer and Spiritual talks was held at the Megiar Pastoral Centre between the 12 -18th of January, 2026. The soccer competition attracted more than 500 young men, most of whom are Altar Servers from 10 parishes in the Madang Archdiocese. The 10 parishes represented were: Megiar, Alexishafen, Mugil, Holy Cross, Saidor, Jomba, Karkar, Kayan, Holy Spirit and Banara. Due to numerous participants this year, two divis


A Historical Celebration: The Ordination of Most Rev Bishop Jacob Aba S.M as Auki's New Bishop
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands congratulate Most Rev Jacob Aba S.M , Bishop of Auki, as he is ordained as the New Bishop on Saturday, 24th of January 2026 at St. Augustine Cathedral, Auki, Malaita province. The sacred celebration was honoured by the presence of His Excellency the Most Reverend Apostolic Nuncio to Papua New Guinea & Solomon Islands, Maurizio Bravi, Vice President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of PNG/SI Bishop Roz


The Catholic Diocese of Goroka holds Diocesan Pastoral Assembly recently.
By: Fr. Sengol Jeyaseelan Goroka: The Catholic Diocese of Goroka successfully conducted its Diocesan Pastoral Assembly from 19–22 January at Goroka, bringing together clergy, religious, and lay representatives to reflect, evaluate, and plan the pastoral direction of the Diocese. The Assembly was facilitated by Rev. Sr. Gaye Lennon, a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy of Australia & Papua New Guinea, whose guidance and experience greatly enriched the process.


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Diocese of Goroka Empowers Youths against Drugs & Alcohol Abuse with Awareness Workshop
Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province: The Diocese of Goroka successfully conducted a three-day youth workshop focusing on Drugs and Alcohol awareness (Alcoholics Anonymous), Laws on Violence and Abuse recently. The program brought together 50 youths from different parishes across the diocese, demonstrating a strong commitment to nurturing informed, responsible, and faith-centered young people. The workshop was facilitated under the leadership of Mr Steven Pagalu, the Diocesan F


Greater collaboration is needed to safeguard the Oceania People.
18 th December, Port Moresby: The Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands (CBC PNG SI), Migrants and Refugees Desk Director Mr. Jason Siwat returned from a 3-day ( 9 th to 11 th December) meeting with the Migrants and Refugees Oceania Network meeting in Sydney, Australia recently. This 3-day event involved members of the civil society, the Catholic church, non-governmental organizations in the migrants and refugees’ space in the Pacific and


A Call to Holiness Rooted in Baptism: Apostolic Nuncio Highlights the Life and Witness of Saint Peter ToRot
Vunapope, East New Britain – Thursday, 11December 2025 The four-day celebrations in honour of Saint Peter ToRot began solemnly and prayerfully with the Opening Eucharistic Celebration at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Vunapope , where more than 2,000 Catholic faithful from dioceses across Papua New Guinea gathered in faith, unity, and thanksgiving. His Excellency Archbishop Maurizio Bravi, Apostolic Nuncio to Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands, delivers the Homily during the


Human Rights are your rights, my rights & everyone's rights.
Port Moresby , December 10th- Imagine a world without basic Human Rights , the world would be a very chaotic place to live in, as there would be fighting and disharmony among families, neighbours, and communities. Now imagine a world where your rights, my rights, and everyone's rights are respected and highly regarded. Annually, the 10th of December is observed as World Human Rights Day , with this year's theme "Our Everyday Essentials," focusing on rights such as safety, foo


Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception; Mary, a Gift of Grace for the Church
December 9th, Port Moresby: Each year on December 8, the Church pauses with reverence to celebrate one of the most beautiful feasts in its liturgical life, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This solemnity invites the faithful to contemplate the extraordinary grace God bestowed upon Mary from the moment of her conception, an act of divine love that prepared her to become the Mother of our Savior. The doctrine of the Immaculate Conception w


Music is a bridge of Hope and Worship.
In a recent special gathering at the Vatican, the spirit of unity, joy, and compassion was expressed through music. During the “Concert with the Poor,” Pope Leo XIV reminded the world that music is not a privilege for a few but a divine gift meant for all. His words echo deeply with the heart of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, two Pacific Island nations whose cultural identity is carried through song, rhythm, and dance like other Islands in the Pacific. Pope Leo XI


Holiness for all
The Salesian Bulletin of Papua New Guinea brings you - Saint Peter To Rot, the first saint of Papua New Guinea stands as a powerful example of faith, integrity, and the universal call to holiness for the people of Papua New Guinea. The salesian Bulletin of Papua New Guinea We rejoice together with the Salesians Sisters as St Maria Troncatti FMA, has been canonized. She stands out for her dedicated work as a missionary nurse, peacemaker, and evangelist among the indigenous Shu


Bishop Otto Separy Calls on Graduates to Uphold Professionalism and Serve with Integrity at Divine Word University Graduation Ceremony
Wewak, Papua New Guinea – A total of 1 82 students from Divine Word University’s St Benedict’s Campus in Wewak graduated on November 21, marking a significant milestone in the institution's mission to foster skilled, ethical professionals dedicated to the development of Papua New Guinea. The graduating cohort included 44 Bachelor of Education (Primary) students, 97 Diploma in Teaching (Primary) students, and 41 Diploma in General Nursing students. The ceremony, filled with c


Caritas PNG Holds Media Sensitisation Workshop in Goroka to Guide Sensitive SARV Reporting
Goroka, Eastern Highlands: On the first day of a three day Media Sensitisation Workshop in goroka, Caritas PNG brings together mainstream media practitioners and regional representatives from the Social Communications Commission (SOCOM) from across the Highlands to participate and develop a national media guideline for reporting on Sorcery Accusation Related Violence (SARV), a sensitive yet urgent issue facing communities across Papua New Guinea. Secretary for CBC/SOCOM, Sr
















































